SOLUTION: how do I solve for equation y=2x and the other one is y=5 - x
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Question 697932: how do I solve for equation y=2x and the other one is y=5 - x
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I solve for equation
y=2x and the other one is
y=5 - x
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
2x = 5-x
3x = 5
x = 5/3
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Solve for "y":
y = 2x
y = 2(5/3)
y = 10/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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